BANDSAW BLADES SCROLL SAW BLADES ACCESSORIES

LIMITED WARRANTY
SuperCut bandsaw blades, which prove to be defective in material or workmanship
upon examination by the factory, will be repaired or replaced without charge provided
that the purchaser returns the product (together with sales receipt showing place
and date of purchase) to the factory with transportation charges prepaid. SuperCut
Bandsaw Co., Inc. assumes no liability for any incidental or consequential damages
under any warranty, express or implied, and all such liability is hereby expressly
excluded. There is no other warranty which extends beyond the face hereof, all
other warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness, are hereby excluded. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.

SUPERCUT BANDSAW CO., INC.

14283 N. THAYER ST.
RATHDRUM, ID 83858
PHONE 208-687-5371
FAX 208-687-3720

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-356-9918

www.supercutbandsaw.com
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WHO WE ARE: SUPERCUT BANDSAW CO., INC. is proud

to be a family owned and operated business.
Established in 1965, we have always been
“SO ...... WHAT’S SO SUPER ABOUT
committed to the standards of Quality, Service,
and Value. SUPERCUT BANDSAW BLADES?”
Our production facilities and corporate offices
are located in Rathdrum, Idaho - a semi-rural
community situated among the mountains and
lakes of Northern Idaho. It is in this beautiful QUALITY
part of the Pacific Northwest that we produce the
All of our blades feature precision, heat treated teeth.
SuperCut line of Bandsaw Blades, Scroll Saw
Blades, and Accessories. All of our blades go through extensive quality controls
INDEX
to make sure all blades leaving our factory meet our high
From Left: Neil Morris, Vice President; David Morris, President;
SUPERCUT BANDSAW CO., INC. is standards. Carbon Tool Steel
Kathleen Morton-Morris, C.F.O. committed to providing the very highest quality We hand file and anneal all welds on our bandsaw blades. Bandsaw Blades.....................4-5
at very competitive pricing.
All of our bandsaw blades are 2 & 3 Wheel Tabletop
We invite you to call us toll free 1-800-356-9918 MADE IN THE USA Bandsaw Blades...................... 5
for any technical or product information you may
need. We look forward to being of service to you. Guarantee: all of our welds on standard-length bandsaw Bimetal Bandsaw
blades are guaranteed against premature breakage, Blades.................................... 6-7
Sincerely, including hard to weld blades such as the narrow 1/8”
blades and the thin Three Wheeler blades. How to Choose the Right
David Morris Bandsaw Blade...................... 8-9
President
Wilbur & Patsey Morton
Company Founders
SERVICE Specialty Resaw Blades
(Hawc Pro & WoodSaver Carbide).......10

We make a full line of Wood, Metal, and Meat cutting Premium Gold Carbide
blades to fit virtually all saws on the market. Bandsaw Blades..................... 11
We make bandsaw blades in any length you need.
BladeSaver Guide Block Kits..12
Fast Turn Around - even custom orders are usually
shipped complete within 2-3 business days. Bandsaw Tires........................ 12

We maintain a toll free number (1-800-356-9918) to BladeSaver Bandsaw Blade

connect you with our trained experts to help you with any Cleaner................................... 12
bandsaw or scroll saw blade questions.
BladeSaver Release Agent.....12
We manufacture several industry exclusive products,
Manufacturing Facility Welding a Blade Hand Filing a Blade including our WoodSaver Carbide Impregnated Resaw Scroll Saw Blades...................13
blades and Premium Gold Carbide Impregnated bandsaw
blades, which use our industry-exclusive carbide Anatomy of a Bandsaw
impregnation process in the teeth. Blade.......................................14

Meat Bandsaw Blades............ 14

VALUE Glossary of Bandsaw Terms...15
We have extremely competitive prices.
We manufacture some of the longest life, lowest cost-
per-cut blades in the industry.

Hardness Testing Quality Inspection Blades Ready for Coiling

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WHO WE ARE: SUPERCUT BANDSAW CO., INC. is proud

to be a family owned and operated business.
Established in 1965, we have always been
“SO ...... WHAT’S SO SUPER ABOUT
committed to the standards of Quality, Service,
and Value. SUPERCUT BANDSAW BLADES?”
Our production facilities and corporate offices
are located in Rathdrum, Idaho - a semi-rural
community situated among the mountains and
lakes of Northern Idaho. It is in this beautiful QUALITY
part of the Pacific Northwest that we produce the
All of our blades feature precision, heat treated teeth.
SuperCut line of Bandsaw Blades, Scroll Saw
Blades, and Accessories. All of our blades go through extensive quality controls
INDEX
to make sure all blades leaving our factory meet our high
From Left: Neil Morris, Vice President; David Morris, President;
SUPERCUT BANDSAW CO., INC. is standards. Carbon Tool Steel
Kathleen Morton-Morris, C.F.O. committed to providing the very highest quality We hand file and anneal all welds on our bandsaw blades. Bandsaw Blades.....................4-5
at very competitive pricing.
All of our bandsaw blades are 2 & 3 Wheel Tabletop
We invite you to call us toll free 1-800-356-9918 MADE IN THE USA Bandsaw Blades...................... 5
for any technical or product information you may
need. We look forward to being of service to you. Guarantee: all of our welds on standard-length bandsaw Bimetal Bandsaw
blades are guaranteed against premature breakage, Blades.................................... 6-7
Sincerely, including hard to weld blades such as the narrow 1/8”
blades and the thin Three Wheeler blades. How to Choose the Right
David Morris Bandsaw Blade...................... 8-9
President
Wilbur & Patsey Morton
Company Founders
SERVICE Specialty Resaw Blades
(Hawc Pro & WoodSaver Carbide).......10

We make a full line of Wood, Metal, and Meat cutting Premium Gold Carbide
blades to fit virtually all saws on the market. Bandsaw Blades..................... 11
We make bandsaw blades in any length you need.
BladeSaver Guide Block Kits..12
Fast Turn Around - even custom orders are usually
shipped complete within 2-3 business days. Bandsaw Tires........................ 12

We maintain a toll free number (1-800-356-9918) to BladeSaver Bandsaw Blade

connect you with our trained experts to help you with any Cleaner................................... 12
bandsaw or scroll saw blade questions.
BladeSaver Release Agent.....12
We manufacture several industry exclusive products,
Manufacturing Facility Welding a Blade Hand Filing a Blade including our WoodSaver Carbide Impregnated Resaw Scroll Saw Blades...................13
blades and Premium Gold Carbide Impregnated bandsaw
blades, which use our industry-exclusive carbide Anatomy of a Bandsaw
impregnation process in the teeth. Blade.......................................14

Meat Bandsaw Blades............ 14

VALUE Glossary of Bandsaw Terms...15
We have extremely competitive prices.
We manufacture some of the longest life, lowest cost-
per-cut blades in the industry.

Hardness Testing Quality Inspection Blades Ready for Coiling

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CARBON TOOL STEEL BLADES CUTTING WITH CARBON TOOL STEEL BLADES:

HARD TOOTH FLEX BACK

SuperCut Premium Carbon Tool Steel Blades will cut almost anything that can be
filed with a standard hand file, including wood, metals, mild steel, and plastic, provided
your blade speed is correct for the material being cut.

Wood is generally cut at blade speeds of 1000 to 4000 fpm (feet per minute). Plastics
SuperCut Premium Carbon Tool Steel Bandsaw Blades are made from are generally cut at slower blade speeds (200 to 800 fpm) to keep the plastic from
the toughest alloys, with a high silicon content. They feature precision melting back together behind the blade as it cuts. Soft metals (such as aluminum,
milled, heat-treated teeth and a flexible back. They are our most versatile copper, and brass) are cut at speeds of 200 to 1000 fpm, as long as a good release
agent is used on the blade to keep the metal from sticking in the blade gullets. Mild
blade, suitable for all types of wood, metals, mild steel, and plastics. steel products are cut at 40 to 200 fpm, preferably with a liquid coolant running on
(Most metal products should be cut with a blade speed of under 200 the blade.
feet per minute.) And of course, they all come with our standard
warranty on each weld, even the 1/8” scrolling blade. NOTE: all cutting should follow the simple rule of no less than 2 teeth in contact with
the cut at all times, while not allowing more than approximately 10 teeth to contact
SuperCut Premium Carbon Tool Steel Blades are available in any length, the cut. Any fewer than 2 teeth in contact can allow the material to drop into the gullet
with the following widths and tooth patterns: of the blade, causing teeth to shear off. Allowing more than approximately 10 teeth
to contact the cut can cause the teeth to not remove the waste effectively and can
cause binding in the cut and also damage the teeth and set.

Please refer to Pages 8-9 for more information about choosing the right bandsaw
blade.
AVAILABLE WIDTHS & TOOTH PATTERNS
W I D T H S
1/8” 3/16” 1/4” 3/8” 1/2” 5/8” 3/4” 1” 1 1/4”
Thickness (.025) (.025) (.025) (.025) (.025) (.032) (.032) (.035) (.035)

Tooth 14 R 4S 4H 4H 3S 4H 3H 2H 1.3 H
Patterns 18 R 10 R 6H 6H 3H 10 R 6H 6H 2 & 3 WHEEL TABLETOP
14 R
18 R
10 R
14 R
10 R
14 R
4H
6H
14 R
18 R
10 R
14 R
10 R
14 R BANDSAWS:
24 R 18 R 18 R 10 R 18 R
24 R 24 R 14 R

The Three Wheeler

18 R
24 R
H = Hook R = Raker S = Skip

“The Three Wheeler” bandsaw blade is a special blade for your 2 or 3

wheel tabletop bandsaw. Blade breakage and poor blade performance
are common problems with these small saws. These problems are
TOOTH TYPES & SET caused by the extreme flexing of the blade caused by the small size of
the wheels that the blade runs on and the high speeds normally used.
That is why SuperCut has designed “The Three Wheeler.” This blade is
Raker (also called “Standard”) is a good general purpose tooth made of a special Carbon Tool Steel with precision, heat-treated teeth
Raker design with a zero degree tooth angle. It works well on structural that is thinner (.014”) to enable it to withstand the sharp flexing and high
shapes and thinner materials in wood and metal. speeds. Try this blade on your saw - you’ll be pleased with its performance
and longer life. And of course, it carries our standard warranty on every
Skip is available in limited sizes, but works well on thick cutting weld.
Skip of paper and wood products. It features widely spaced teeth
with a zero degree tooth angle. “The Three Wheeler” is available in any length, with the following widths
and tooth patterns:
Hook is an excellent positive angle tooth design for fast cutting
Hook of thicker materials such as wood, plastics, and soft metals. AVAILABLE WIDTHS & TOOTH PATTERNS
WIDTHS
3/16” 1/4” 3/8”
Standard Set Thickness (.014) (.014) (.014)
Tooth 8H 6H 6H
Patterns 14 R 14 R 14 R
24 R 24 R
All Carbon Tool Steel Blades feature a standard set, which is a recurring sequence
of teeth - one set right, one set left, and one not set. H = Hook R = Raker

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CARBON TOOL STEEL BLADES CUTTING WITH CARBON TOOL STEEL BLADES:

HARD TOOTH FLEX BACK

SuperCut Premium Carbon Tool Steel Blades will cut almost anything that can be
filed with a standard hand file, including wood, metals, mild steel, and plastic, provided
your blade speed is correct for the material being cut.

Wood is generally cut at blade speeds of 1000 to 4000 fpm (feet per minute). Plastics
SuperCut Premium Carbon Tool Steel Bandsaw Blades are made from are generally cut at slower blade speeds (200 to 800 fpm) to keep the plastic from
the toughest alloys, with a high silicon content. They feature precision melting back together behind the blade as it cuts. Soft metals (such as aluminum,
milled, heat-treated teeth and a flexible back. They are our most versatile copper, and brass) are cut at speeds of 200 to 1000 fpm, as long as a good release
agent is used on the blade to keep the metal from sticking in the blade gullets. Mild
blade, suitable for all types of wood, metals, mild steel, and plastics. steel products are cut at 40 to 200 fpm, preferably with a liquid coolant running on
(Most metal products should be cut with a blade speed of under 200 the blade.
feet per minute.) And of course, they all come with our standard
warranty on each weld, even the 1/8” scrolling blade. NOTE: all cutting should follow the simple rule of no less than 2 teeth in contact with
the cut at all times, while not allowing more than approximately 10 teeth to contact
SuperCut Premium Carbon Tool Steel Blades are available in any length, the cut. Any fewer than 2 teeth in contact can allow the material to drop into the gullet
with the following widths and tooth patterns: of the blade, causing teeth to shear off. Allowing more than approximately 10 teeth
to contact the cut can cause the teeth to not remove the waste effectively and can
cause binding in the cut and also damage the teeth and set.

Please refer to Pages 8-9 for more information about choosing the right bandsaw
blade.
AVAILABLE WIDTHS & TOOTH PATTERNS
W I D T H S
1/8” 3/16” 1/4” 3/8” 1/2” 5/8” 3/4” 1” 1 1/4”
Thickness (.025) (.025) (.025) (.025) (.025) (.032) (.032) (.035) (.035)

Tooth 14 R 4S 4H 4H 3S 4H 3H 2H 1.3 H
Patterns 18 R 10 R 6H 6H 3H 10 R 6H 6H 2 & 3 WHEEL TABLETOP
14 R
18 R
10 R
14 R
10 R
14 R
4H
6H
14 R
18 R
10 R
14 R
10 R
14 R BANDSAWS:
24 R 18 R 18 R 10 R 18 R
24 R 24 R 14 R

The Three Wheeler

18 R
24 R
H = Hook R = Raker S = Skip

“The Three Wheeler” bandsaw blade is a special blade for your 2 or 3

wheel tabletop bandsaw. Blade breakage and poor blade performance
are common problems with these small saws. These problems are
TOOTH TYPES & SET caused by the extreme flexing of the blade caused by the small size of
the wheels that the blade runs on and the high speeds normally used.
That is why SuperCut has designed “The Three Wheeler.” This blade is
Raker (also called “Standard”) is a good general purpose tooth made of a special Carbon Tool Steel with precision, heat-treated teeth
Raker design with a zero degree tooth angle. It works well on structural that is thinner (.014”) to enable it to withstand the sharp flexing and high
shapes and thinner materials in wood and metal. speeds. Try this blade on your saw - you’ll be pleased with its performance
and longer life. And of course, it carries our standard warranty on every
Skip is available in limited sizes, but works well on thick cutting weld.
Skip of paper and wood products. It features widely spaced teeth
with a zero degree tooth angle. “The Three Wheeler” is available in any length, with the following widths
and tooth patterns:
Hook is an excellent positive angle tooth design for fast cutting
Hook of thicker materials such as wood, plastics, and soft metals. AVAILABLE WIDTHS & TOOTH PATTERNS
WIDTHS
3/16” 1/4” 3/8”
Standard Set Thickness (.014) (.014) (.014)
Tooth 8H 6H 6H
Patterns 14 R 14 R 14 R
24 R 24 R
All Carbon Tool Steel Blades feature a standard set, which is a recurring sequence
of teeth - one set right, one set left, and one not set. H = Hook R = Raker

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PREMIUM BIMETAL BLADES

M2 HIGH SPEED CUTTING TEETH CUTTING WITH BIMETAL BANDSAW BLADES:
SuperCut Premium Bimetal Blades will cut a variety of materials, including wood,
plastics, soft metals, standard steel products, and hard to cut metals such as stainless
SuperCut Premium Bimetal Bandsaw Blades are a superior blade with steel. Bimetal Blades have a higher initial cost than Carbon Tool Steel Blades, but
high alloy, high speed M2 steel teeth and a spring steel back to provide they will generally outlast Carbon Tool Steel Blades by approximately 10 times, so
the cost per cut is considerably less.
flexibility and toughness in the blade. Bimetal blades will give lower
cost per cut on tough sawing jobs. Bimetal blades are welded by an Structural shapes should be cut at a blade speed of 350 fpm (feet per minute) wet,
electron beam under high vacuum to attach the strip of high speed M2 200-250 fpm dry. When cutting solids, blade speeds should be 300 fpm or less wet,
steel to the spring steel back. The teeth are then milled or ground into 200 fpm or less dry.
the M2 steel.
NOTE: all cutting should follow the simple rule of no less than 2 teeth in contact with
SuperCut Premium Bimetal Blades are available in any length, with the the cut at all times, while not allowing more than approximately 10 teeth to contact
following widths and tooth patterns: the cut. Any fewer than 2 teeth in contact can allow the material to drop into the gullet
of the blade, causing teeth to shear off. Allowing more than approximately 10 teeth
to contact the cut can cause the teeth to not remove the waste effectively and can
cause binding in the cut and also damage the teeth and set.

Please refer to Pages 8-9 for more information about choosing the right bandsaw
AVAILABLE WIDTHS & TOOTH PATTERNS blade.

W I D T H S
1/4” 3/8” 1/2” 5/8” 3/4” 1” 1 1/4”
Thickness (.025) (.025) (.025) (.035) (.035) (.035) (.042)

Tooth 6H 4H 3H 5-8 V 3H 3H 2H
Patterns 10-14 V 10-14 V 6-10 V 6-10 V 4-6 V 3-4 V 3H
8-12 V 10-14 V 5-8 V 4-6 V 3-4 V
10-14 V 6-10 V 5-8 V 4-6 V
14-18 V 8-12 V 6-10 V 5-8 V
10-14 V 8-12 V 6-10 V
(.020) 10-14 V 8-12 V
20-24 V
H = Hook V = Variable

TOOTH TYPES & SET

Hook Bimetal Blades with a ground positive rake tooth profile
Hook give a good cut in soft metals and wood. These should be used
for thicker cuts in these materials.

HOW BIMETAL BANDSAW BLADES ARE MANUFACTURED:

Variable Pitch Bimetal Blades combine regular teeth of different
pitches, gullet depths, and set angles. Variable Pitch gives
Variable smoother cuts, faster sawing, improved chip clearance, and
longer blade life. Chatter (which can ruin a blade) is eliminated.
Tough Spring Steel Back

Variable Pitch blades can handle solid cutting and interrupted

cutting such as tubing. Bimetal Blades are welded by an electron
beam under high vacuum to attach the strip
of high speed M2 steel to the spring steel
back. The teeth are then milled or ground
Variable Pitch Set into the M2 steel.
Weld
High Speed M2 Steel Teeth

Premium Bimetal Variable Pitch Blades feature a set sequence that depends on
the variable pitch tooth pattern.

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PREMIUM BIMETAL BLADES

M2 HIGH SPEED CUTTING TEETH CUTTING WITH BIMETAL BANDSAW BLADES:
SuperCut Premium Bimetal Blades will cut a variety of materials, including wood,
plastics, soft metals, standard steel products, and hard to cut metals such as stainless
SuperCut Premium Bimetal Bandsaw Blades are a superior blade with steel. Bimetal Blades have a higher initial cost than Carbon Tool Steel Blades, but
high alloy, high speed M2 steel teeth and a spring steel back to provide they will generally outlast Carbon Tool Steel Blades by approximately 10 times, so
the cost per cut is considerably less.
flexibility and toughness in the blade. Bimetal blades will give lower
cost per cut on tough sawing jobs. Bimetal blades are welded by an Structural shapes should be cut at a blade speed of 350 fpm (feet per minute) wet,
electron beam under high vacuum to attach the strip of high speed M2 200-250 fpm dry. When cutting solids, blade speeds should be 300 fpm or less wet,
steel to the spring steel back. The teeth are then milled or ground into 200 fpm or less dry.
the M2 steel.
NOTE: all cutting should follow the simple rule of no less than 2 teeth in contact with
SuperCut Premium Bimetal Blades are available in any length, with the the cut at all times, while not allowing more than approximately 10 teeth to contact
following widths and tooth patterns: the cut. Any fewer than 2 teeth in contact can allow the material to drop into the gullet
of the blade, causing teeth to shear off. Allowing more than approximately 10 teeth
to contact the cut can cause the teeth to not remove the waste effectively and can
cause binding in the cut and also damage the teeth and set.

Please refer to Pages 8-9 for more information about choosing the right bandsaw
AVAILABLE WIDTHS & TOOTH PATTERNS blade.

W I D T H S
1/4” 3/8” 1/2” 5/8” 3/4” 1” 1 1/4”
Thickness (.025) (.025) (.025) (.035) (.035) (.035) (.042)

Tooth 6H 4H 3H 5-8 V 3H 3H 2H
Patterns 10-14 V 10-14 V 6-10 V 6-10 V 4-6 V 3-4 V 3H
8-12 V 10-14 V 5-8 V 4-6 V 3-4 V
10-14 V 6-10 V 5-8 V 4-6 V
14-18 V 8-12 V 6-10 V 5-8 V
10-14 V 8-12 V 6-10 V
(.020) 10-14 V 8-12 V
20-24 V
H = Hook V = Variable

TOOTH TYPES & SET

Hook Bimetal Blades with a ground positive rake tooth profile
Hook give a good cut in soft metals and wood. These should be used
for thicker cuts in these materials.

HOW BIMETAL BANDSAW BLADES ARE MANUFACTURED:

Variable Pitch Bimetal Blades combine regular teeth of different
pitches, gullet depths, and set angles. Variable Pitch gives
Variable smoother cuts, faster sawing, improved chip clearance, and
longer blade life. Chatter (which can ruin a blade) is eliminated.
Tough Spring Steel Back

Variable Pitch blades can handle solid cutting and interrupted

cutting such as tubing. Bimetal Blades are welded by an electron
beam under high vacuum to attach the strip
of high speed M2 steel to the spring steel
back. The teeth are then milled or ground
Variable Pitch Set into the M2 steel.
Weld
High Speed M2 Steel Teeth

Premium Bimetal Variable Pitch Blades feature a set sequence that depends on
the variable pitch tooth pattern.

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BANDSAW BLADE

NOTE: Choosing the right bandsaw blade depends on many factors; including type of bandsaw, condition of bandsaw, STEP 3 - CHOOSE A TOOTH PATTERN: WHAT ARE YOU CUTTING?
what material is to be cut, and how the material will be cut. It is impossible for one blade to work well for every purpose.
Some applications need special blades for best results. If you are having trouble getting satisfactory results in cutting WOODCUTTING BANDSAWS:
different materials, please call toll free 1-800-356-9918. Our knowledgeable technicians will be glad to assist you.
There is a wide range of what is considered correct for tooth patterns on a woodcutting bandsaw. The general rule is
that fewer teeth per inch provide a faster, but rougher cut; and more teeth per inch provide a smoother, but slower cut.
STEP 1 - CHOOSE A PRODUCT: WHAT TYPE OF BANDSAW DO YOU HAVE? METALCUTTING BANDSAWS:
METALCUTTING BANDSAWS: Use Carbon Tool Steel or Bimetal Blades The correct tooth pattern for metalcutting is determined by the thickness (cross-section) of material you are cutting.
There should be between 2 and approximately 10 teeth in contact with the material at all times. Generally, choose
Small to large, horizontal or vertical, metalcutting bandsaws use either Carbon Tool Steel or Bimetal bandsaw blades. fewer teeth per inch for thicker materials and more teeth per inch for thinner materials. The chart below will give you
Carbon Tool Steel blades are more economical to purchase. Carbon Tool Steel blades will cut mild steel if used at some basic guidelines for choosing the correct number of teeth per inch.
speeds under 200 feet per minute (fpm) for best results, preferably with coolant. If you are sawing in a production
setting, your saw is in good repair and adjusted correctly, and want the longest life blade available, then you should
use Bimetal bandsaw blades. Bimetal blades cost more than carbon blades, but are generally more economical to
operate in the long run, because they can outlast carbon blades by up to 10 times if used properly. Also, they are Carbon Tool Steel Material Thickness Premium Bimetal
capable of cutting harder materials, such as stainless steel. (Teeth Per Inch) (Teeth Per Inch)
WOODCUTTING BANDSAWS: Use Carbon Tool Steel, Premium Gold Carbide, or Specialty Resaw 24 Raker 1/16” to 1/4” 20-24 Variable
18 Raker 1/8” to 3/8” 14-18 Variable
Vertical woodcutting bandsaws from 10” and up will use Carbon Tool Steel blades for most sawing needs. Our
Premium Gold carbide impregnated blades are designed to be used either in heavy production or by craftsmen who 14 Raker 3/16” to 7/16” 10-14 Variable
demand the very best blade available. Our Premium Gold carbide impregnated blades are extremely fast cutting with 10 Raker 1/4” to 1/2” 8-12 Variable
the longest life of any woodcutting blades we offer - they are quickly becoming the most used and prized blades in the 10 Raker 5/16” to 5/8” 6-10 Variable / 6 Hook
shops of serious woodworkers. Our WoodSaver thin kerf, carbide impregnated resaw blades are specially designed 6 Hook 3/8” to 1” 5-8 Variable / 6 Hook
for resawing expensive hardwoods when conserving material is very important. Our Hawc Pro resaw blades are best
6 Hook 1/2” to 2” 4-6 Variable / 6 Hook
for general resawing. They cut fast due to their aggressive set and tooth design, and they work well in more inexpensive
woods. NOTE: Your owner’s manual may say that your woodcutting bandsaw can cut metal, but woodcutting bandsaws 4 Hook 3/4” to 4 1/2” 3-4 Variable / 4 Hook
can only cut soft metals, such as aluminum, brass, copper, etc. Cutting steel could damage your saw, due to the fact 3 Hook 1” to 6” 3 Hook
that blade speed on most woodcutting bandsaws (average 800 to 3500 fpm) is not slow enough (40 to 200 fpm) for 2 Hook 2” to 12” 2Hook
cutting ferrous metals (i.e. steel). Trying to cut steel at woodcutting speeds will ruin the blade due to the extreme heat
produced.
SMALL 2 AND 3 WHEEL TABLETOP WOODCUTTING BANDSAWS: Use “The Three Wheeler” Blades Solids vs. Structural Shapes:
It is simpler to determine the correct tooth pattern for solids than for structural shapes. Structural shapes such as square
Small tabletop saws with 2 or 3 wheels need a very thin blade, such as our “Three Wheeler” bandsaw blades. The tubing and angle pieces need to be cut at the correct angle to keep the teeth in contact with the thinner portion of the
challenge with these saws is that the wheels are so small that a standard thickness blade flexes beyond proper tolerances cut. For example, if you are cutting a piece of 4” angle with a 1/4” wall, you should match the tooth pattern to the 1/4”
when it travels around these small wheels, thereby shortening blade life. “The Three Wheeler” bandsaw blades are thickness (10-14 Variable or 14 Raker) and not to the 4” thickness (3-4 Variable or 3 Hook). Therefore, the 4” angle
designed to withstand this extreme flexing and will give you the longest life on these saws. should be placed in the saw so it sits as a pyramid instead of an “L.” The following diagrams show the correct orientation
for cutting various structural shapes.

STEP 2 - CHOOSE A WIDTH: HOW TIGHT DO YOU NEED TO TURN?

PROPER TECHNIQUE FOR SAWING STRUCTURAL SHAPES
Horizontal metalcutting bandsaws are typically designed to use only one width of blade.
Vertical metalcutting bandsaws and woodcutting bandsaws have the capacity to run a wide range of widths.
Here are some minimum turning circle diameters for our most common blades:

Blade Minimum Circle Diameter CORRECT

1/8” x 14 Raker Carbon .......................................... 3/16”
Angle Flat Bar
3/16” x 4 Skip Carbon ............................................. 3/8”
3/16” x 10 Raker Carbon ........................................ 7/16”
3/16” x 8 Hook Three Wheeler ............................... 9/16”
1/4” x 6 Hook Premium Gold Carbide .................... 3/4”
1/4” x 6 Hook Carbon & Bimetal ............................ 13/16” INCORRECT
1/4” x 6 Hook Three Wheeler ................................. 1 1/2”
3/8” x 4 Hook Premium Gold Carbide .................... 1 3/4” Angle Flat Bar
3/8” x 4 Hook Carbon & Bimetal ............................. 2 1/4”
3/8” x 6 Hook Three Wheeler ................................. 2 5/8”
1/2” x 3 Hawc Pro Resaw ....................................... 3 1/8”
1/2” x 3 Hook Premium Gold Carbide .................... 3 5/8” Stack Cutting:
1/2” x 3 Hook Carbon & Bimetal ............................. 6 1/2” Stack cutting should always be avoided where possible, because regardless how the material is clamped in the vise
3/4” x 3 Hook Carbon ............................................. 9 1/4” there will always be varying thicknesses to cut and you cannot match teeth properly. Also, vibration is a major problem
when stack cutting - if you must stack cut, make sure to tack-weld the ends and band the stack together as tightly as
possible to reduce vibration or movement between the pieces.

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BANDSAW BLADE

NOTE: Choosing the right bandsaw blade depends on many factors; including type of bandsaw, condition of bandsaw, STEP 3 - CHOOSE A TOOTH PATTERN: WHAT ARE YOU CUTTING?
what material is to be cut, and how the material will be cut. It is impossible for one blade to work well for every purpose.
Some applications need special blades for best results. If you are having trouble getting satisfactory results in cutting WOODCUTTING BANDSAWS:
different materials, please call toll free 1-800-356-9918. Our knowledgeable technicians will be glad to assist you.
There is a wide range of what is considered correct for tooth patterns on a woodcutting bandsaw. The general rule is
that fewer teeth per inch provide a faster, but rougher cut; and more teeth per inch provide a smoother, but slower cut.
STEP 1 - CHOOSE A PRODUCT: WHAT TYPE OF BANDSAW DO YOU HAVE? METALCUTTING BANDSAWS:
METALCUTTING BANDSAWS: Use Carbon Tool Steel or Bimetal Blades The correct tooth pattern for metalcutting is determined by the thickness (cross-section) of material you are cutting.
There should be between 2 and approximately 10 teeth in contact with the material at all times. Generally, choose
Small to large, horizontal or vertical, metalcutting bandsaws use either Carbon Tool Steel or Bimetal bandsaw blades. fewer teeth per inch for thicker materials and more teeth per inch for thinner materials. The chart below will give you
Carbon Tool Steel blades are more economical to purchase. Carbon Tool Steel blades will cut mild steel if used at some basic guidelines for choosing the correct number of teeth per inch.
speeds under 200 feet per minute (fpm) for best results, preferably with coolant. If you are sawing in a production
setting, your saw is in good repair and adjusted correctly, and want the longest life blade available, then you should
use Bimetal bandsaw blades. Bimetal blades cost more than carbon blades, but are generally more economical to
operate in the long run, because they can outlast carbon blades by up to 10 times if used properly. Also, they are Carbon Tool Steel Material Thickness Premium Bimetal
capable of cutting harder materials, such as stainless steel. (Teeth Per Inch) (Teeth Per Inch)
WOODCUTTING BANDSAWS: Use Carbon Tool Steel, Premium Gold Carbide, or Specialty Resaw 24 Raker 1/16” to 1/4” 20-24 Variable
18 Raker 1/8” to 3/8” 14-18 Variable
Vertical woodcutting bandsaws from 10” and up will use Carbon Tool Steel blades for most sawing needs. Our
Premium Gold carbide impregnated blades are designed to be used either in heavy production or by craftsmen who 14 Raker 3/16” to 7/16” 10-14 Variable
demand the very best blade available. Our Premium Gold carbide impregnated blades are extremely fast cutting with 10 Raker 1/4” to 1/2” 8-12 Variable
the longest life of any woodcutting blades we offer - they are quickly becoming the most used and prized blades in the 10 Raker 5/16” to 5/8” 6-10 Variable / 6 Hook
shops of serious woodworkers. Our WoodSaver thin kerf, carbide impregnated resaw blades are specially designed 6 Hook 3/8” to 1” 5-8 Variable / 6 Hook
for resawing expensive hardwoods when conserving material is very important. Our Hawc Pro resaw blades are best
6 Hook 1/2” to 2” 4-6 Variable / 6 Hook
for general resawing. They cut fast due to their aggressive set and tooth design, and they work well in more inexpensive
woods. NOTE: Your owner’s manual may say that your woodcutting bandsaw can cut metal, but woodcutting bandsaws 4 Hook 3/4” to 4 1/2” 3-4 Variable / 4 Hook
can only cut soft metals, such as aluminum, brass, copper, etc. Cutting steel could damage your saw, due to the fact 3 Hook 1” to 6” 3 Hook
that blade speed on most woodcutting bandsaws (average 800 to 3500 fpm) is not slow enough (40 to 200 fpm) for 2 Hook 2” to 12” 2Hook
cutting ferrous metals (i.e. steel). Trying to cut steel at woodcutting speeds will ruin the blade due to the extreme heat
produced.
SMALL 2 AND 3 WHEEL TABLETOP WOODCUTTING BANDSAWS: Use “The Three Wheeler” Blades Solids vs. Structural Shapes:
It is simpler to determine the correct tooth pattern for solids than for structural shapes. Structural shapes such as square
Small tabletop saws with 2 or 3 wheels need a very thin blade, such as our “Three Wheeler” bandsaw blades. The tubing and angle pieces need to be cut at the correct angle to keep the teeth in contact with the thinner portion of the
challenge with these saws is that the wheels are so small that a standard thickness blade flexes beyond proper tolerances cut. For example, if you are cutting a piece of 4” angle with a 1/4” wall, you should match the tooth pattern to the 1/4”
when it travels around these small wheels, thereby shortening blade life. “The Three Wheeler” bandsaw blades are thickness (10-14 Variable or 14 Raker) and not to the 4” thickness (3-4 Variable or 3 Hook). Therefore, the 4” angle
designed to withstand this extreme flexing and will give you the longest life on these saws. should be placed in the saw so it sits as a pyramid instead of an “L.” The following diagrams show the correct orientation
for cutting various structural shapes.

STEP 2 - CHOOSE A WIDTH: HOW TIGHT DO YOU NEED TO TURN?

PROPER TECHNIQUE FOR SAWING STRUCTURAL SHAPES
Horizontal metalcutting bandsaws are typically designed to use only one width of blade.
Vertical metalcutting bandsaws and woodcutting bandsaws have the capacity to run a wide range of widths.
Here are some minimum turning circle diameters for our most common blades:

Blade Minimum Circle Diameter CORRECT

1/8” x 14 Raker Carbon .......................................... 3/16”
Angle Flat Bar
3/16” x 4 Skip Carbon ............................................. 3/8”
3/16” x 10 Raker Carbon ........................................ 7/16”
3/16” x 8 Hook Three Wheeler ............................... 9/16”
1/4” x 6 Hook Premium Gold Carbide .................... 3/4”
1/4” x 6 Hook Carbon & Bimetal ............................ 13/16” INCORRECT
1/4” x 6 Hook Three Wheeler ................................. 1 1/2”
3/8” x 4 Hook Premium Gold Carbide .................... 1 3/4” Angle Flat Bar
3/8” x 4 Hook Carbon & Bimetal ............................. 2 1/4”
3/8” x 6 Hook Three Wheeler ................................. 2 5/8”
1/2” x 3 Hawc Pro Resaw ....................................... 3 1/8”
1/2” x 3 Hook Premium Gold Carbide .................... 3 5/8” Stack Cutting:
1/2” x 3 Hook Carbon & Bimetal ............................. 6 1/2” Stack cutting should always be avoided where possible, because regardless how the material is clamped in the vise
3/4” x 3 Hook Carbon ............................................. 9 1/4” there will always be varying thicknesses to cut and you cannot match teeth properly. Also, vibration is a major problem
when stack cutting - if you must stack cut, make sure to tack-weld the ends and band the stack together as tightly as
possible to reduce vibration or movement between the pieces.

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SPECIALTY RESAW BLADES PREMIUM GOLD CARBIDE BLADES

CARBIDE IMPREGNATED TEETH
SuperCut Premium Gold Carbide Bandsaw Blades (Carbide Impregnated
HAWC PRO RESAW Teeth) are the ultimate in the fusion of cutting edge technology and
top quality materials.
A high silicon content resaw blade with an aggressive set and modified gullet
to increase speed, extend life, and improve the straightness of cut. Available Premium Gold Blades feature precision ground, razor sharp teeth,
in 1/2” width by .025” by 3 Hook Teeth Per Inch. Kerf = .045” smoothed backs, polished sides, and an aggressive hook and set in
the teeth - and most importantly, they have undergone our industry
exclusive carbide impregnation process in the teeth (first developed
Hook for our WoodSaver Carbide Resaw Blades).

Positive Angle Hook Pitch Aggressive Modified Raker Set These blades are for the most demanding woodworkers.
Left, Right, Left, Right, Straight, etc.

WOODSAVER CARBIDE RESAW

(Carbide Impregnated Teeth)
SuperCut Premium Gold Carbide Bandsaw Blades are available
A precision ground, thin kerf (.035”) resaw blade designed for reduced waste
when cutting expensive hardwoods. This blade features our industry exclusive with the following widths and tooth patterns:
carbide impregnation process. Available in 5/8” and 1” widths by .025” by 3
Hook Teeth Per Inch.
1/4” x .025” x 6 Hook - Aggressive Raker Set
Hook
3/8” x .025” x 4 Hook - Aggressive Alternate Set
Positive Angle Hook Pitch Aggressive Alternate Set
Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, etc.
1/2” x .025” x 3 Hook - Aggressive Alternate Set

WOODSAVER PLUS CARBIDE RESAW Hook Positive Angle Hook Pitch

(Carbide Impregnated Teeth)
A step beyond the WoodSaver Carbide Resaw, adding a variable pitch tooth
design, which produces a smoother cut and an even thinner kerf (.030”). This
blade also features our industry exclusive carbide impregnation process.
Available in 5/8” width by .025” by 3-4 Positive Variable Pitch Teeth Per Inch. Aggressive Raker Set
Left, Right, Straight, Left, Right, Straight, etc.

Positive Variable
Aggressive Alternate Set
Positive Angle Variable Pitch Aggressive Modified Raker Set
Left, Right, Left, Right, Straight, etc. Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, etc.

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SPECIALTY RESAW BLADES PREMIUM GOLD CARBIDE BLADES

CARBIDE IMPREGNATED TEETH
SuperCut Premium Gold Carbide Bandsaw Blades (Carbide Impregnated
HAWC PRO RESAW Teeth) are the ultimate in the fusion of cutting edge technology and
top quality materials.
A high silicon content resaw blade with an aggressive set and modified gullet
to increase speed, extend life, and improve the straightness of cut. Available Premium Gold Blades feature precision ground, razor sharp teeth,
in 1/2” width by .025” by 3 Hook Teeth Per Inch. Kerf = .045” smoothed backs, polished sides, and an aggressive hook and set in
the teeth - and most importantly, they have undergone our industry
exclusive carbide impregnation process in the teeth (first developed
Hook for our WoodSaver Carbide Resaw Blades).

Positive Angle Hook Pitch Aggressive Modified Raker Set These blades are for the most demanding woodworkers.
Left, Right, Left, Right, Straight, etc.

WOODSAVER CARBIDE RESAW

(Carbide Impregnated Teeth)
SuperCut Premium Gold Carbide Bandsaw Blades are available
A precision ground, thin kerf (.035”) resaw blade designed for reduced waste
when cutting expensive hardwoods. This blade features our industry exclusive with the following widths and tooth patterns:
carbide impregnation process. Available in 5/8” and 1” widths by .025” by 3
Hook Teeth Per Inch.
1/4” x .025” x 6 Hook - Aggressive Raker Set
Hook
3/8” x .025” x 4 Hook - Aggressive Alternate Set
Positive Angle Hook Pitch Aggressive Alternate Set
Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, etc.
1/2” x .025” x 3 Hook - Aggressive Alternate Set

WOODSAVER PLUS CARBIDE RESAW Hook Positive Angle Hook Pitch

(Carbide Impregnated Teeth)
A step beyond the WoodSaver Carbide Resaw, adding a variable pitch tooth
design, which produces a smoother cut and an even thinner kerf (.030”). This
blade also features our industry exclusive carbide impregnation process.
Available in 5/8” width by .025” by 3-4 Positive Variable Pitch Teeth Per Inch. Aggressive Raker Set
Left, Right, Straight, Left, Right, Straight, etc.

Positive Variable
Aggressive Alternate Set
Positive Angle Variable Pitch Aggressive Modified Raker Set
Left, Right, Left, Right, Straight, etc. Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, etc.

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BANDSAW ACCESSORIES SCROLL SAW BLADES

SUPERCUT BLADESAVER GUIDE BLOCK KITS SUPERCUT PLAIN END SCROLL SAW BLADES
SuperCut Plain End Scroll Saw Blades are designed for high tension scroll saws
SuperCut BladeSaver Guide Blocks are self-lubricating and can be run with zero with blade clamps. They are premium quality, precision milled, and heat-treated.
clearance on the blade. They are completely non-abrasive so that they will not
dull the blade or disturb the set, even when they are in direct contact with the Available in Assortment or Individual Sizes
teeth. Skin packed 4 blocks per card - enough for one saw. Kits are available (Assortment is 2 each of 6 different sizes)
for most popular saws. Blister Packed - 12 Blades per Card

FLAT - OR - ROUND
Flat Scroll Saw Blade Specifications Round Scroll Saw Blade Specifications
SUPERCUT PREMIUM QUALITY BANDSAW TIRES Width Thickness TPI Width Thickness TPI
Size 1 .032” .015” 24 Size 1 .042” .016” 48
SuperCut Premium Quality Bandsaw Tires are designed to replace the original Size 2 .032” .016” 22 Size 2 .046” .022” 44
tires on vertical woodcutting bandsaws. New tires will improve blade tracking Size 3 .040” .018” 20 Size 3 .052” .025” 41
and smoothness of cut. Size 4 .048” .020” 20 Size 4 .060” .028” 37
Size 5 .056” .023” 16 Size 5 .066” .028” 35
Available for 12” and 14” diameter wheels. Size 6 .062” .025” 14 Size 6 .075” .030” 30

SUPERCUT BLADESAVER BANDSAW BLADE CLEANER

SuperCut BladeSaver Bandsaw Blade Cleaner removes pitch and resin buildup
SUPERCUT PINNED END SCROLL SAW BLADES
for a free cutting blade. It will not damage rubber tires or painted surfaces on SuperCut Pinned End Scroll Saw Blades are designed for high tension scroll saws that
the saw. It is biodegradable, non-flammable, non-toxic, and non-hazardous. do not use blade clamps. They are premium quality, precision milled, and heat-treated.
Available in 4 oz. Spray Bottle. Available in Assortment Package Only
Blister Packed - 6 Blades per Card

Pinned End Scroll Saw Blade

Specifications

SUPERCUT BLADESAVER RELEASE AGENT Size 1

Width
.066”
Thickness
.010”
TPI
25
Size 2 .066” .010” 20
Size 3 .118” .020” 18
SuperCut BladeSaver Release Agent is specially formulated to help prevent buildup Size 4 .118” .020” 15
of aluminum and other materials on bandsaw blades. It is non-toxic and environmentally
safe, and will not damage rubber tires or painted surfaces on the saw.
Size 5 .118” .020” 10

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SUPERCUT BLADESAVER GUIDE BLOCK KITS SUPERCUT PLAIN END SCROLL SAW BLADES
SuperCut Plain End Scroll Saw Blades are designed for high tension scroll saws
SuperCut BladeSaver Guide Blocks are self-lubricating and can be run with zero with blade clamps. They are premium quality, precision milled, and heat-treated.
clearance on the blade. They are completely non-abrasive so that they will not
dull the blade or disturb the set, even when they are in direct contact with the Available in Assortment or Individual Sizes
teeth. Skin packed 4 blocks per card - enough for one saw. Kits are available (Assortment is 2 each of 6 different sizes)
for most popular saws. Blister Packed - 12 Blades per Card

FLAT - OR - ROUND
Flat Scroll Saw Blade Specifications Round Scroll Saw Blade Specifications
SUPERCUT PREMIUM QUALITY BANDSAW TIRES Width Thickness TPI Width Thickness TPI
Size 1 .032” .015” 24 Size 1 .042” .016” 48
SuperCut Premium Quality Bandsaw Tires are designed to replace the original Size 2 .032” .016” 22 Size 2 .046” .022” 44
tires on vertical woodcutting bandsaws. New tires will improve blade tracking Size 3 .040” .018” 20 Size 3 .052” .025” 41
and smoothness of cut. Size 4 .048” .020” 20 Size 4 .060” .028” 37
Size 5 .056” .023” 16 Size 5 .066” .028” 35
Available for 14” and 18” diameter wheels. Size 6 .062” .025” 14 Size 6 .075” .030” 30

SUPERCUT BLADESAVER BANDSAW BLADE CLEANER

SuperCut BladeSaver Bandsaw Blade Cleaner removes pitch and resin buildup
SUPERCUT PINNED END SCROLL SAW BLADES
for a free cutting blade. It will not damage rubber tires or painted surfaces on SuperCut Pinned End Scroll Saw Blades are designed for high tension scroll saws that
the saw. It is biodegradable, non-flammable, non-toxic, and non-hazardous. do not use blade clamps. They are premium quality, precision milled, and heat-treated.
Available in 4 oz. Spray Bottle. Available in Assortment Package Only
Blister Packed - 6 Blades per Card

Pinned End Scroll Saw Blade

Specifications

SUPERCUT BLADESAVER RELEASE AGENT Size 1

Width
.066”
Thickness
.010”
TPI
25
Size 2 .066” .010” 20
Size 3 .118” .020” 18
SuperCut BladeSaver Release Agent is specially formulated to help prevent buildup Size 4 .118” .020” 15
of aluminum and other materials on bandsaw blades. It is non-toxic and environmentally
safe, and will not damage rubber tires or painted surfaces on the saw.
Size 5 .118” .020” 10

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ANATOMY OF A BANDSAW BLADE GLOSSARY OF BANDSAW TERMS

Alternating Set - tooth set where the pattern is left, right, left, Gullet Cracking - cracks that appear in the bottom of the blade
right, etc. gullets - caused by excessive feed pressure or blade fatigue
Beam Strength - the ability of a blade to resist deflection (lead Hook Teeth - tooth shape that has a positive degree of tooth
or wander) caused by excessive feed pressure angle
Binding - when the material being cut is under tension and Kerf - the width of waste that the blade takes out of the material
Back pinches the blade. Also, if the material being cut is too thick for being cut
the tooth pattern of the blade, causing the waste material to not
be removed from the cut and thus catching the blade - this can Lead - when a blade wanders to one side while cutting due to
severely damage the blade the grain direction of wood, hard spots in what is being cut, or
because the blade has been damaged
Blade Back - the edge of the blade opposite the teeth
Loading - the inability of the teeth to remove the waste in a cut
Kerf Blade Body - from the bottom of the gullet to the back of the - usually caused by trying to cut too thick of material with too
blade fine of a tooth pattern, leading to burning of the teeth
Blade Width - from the tip of the teeth to the back of the blade Modified Set - tooth set where the pattern is left, right, left, right,
straight, etc.
Tooth Angle Body Swaging - when the guides on a bandsaw are incorrectly
set too tight they can squeeze the blade and actually reshape Points Per Inch - generally the way a hand saw is measured
Teeth Per Inch it, thereby ruining the blade which involves counting how many points or teeth fall inside of
an inch measuring tip to tip
(TPI) Bowing (Cupping) - the tendency of a blade to cut a bowed
vertical cut - often caused by too little blade tension or excessive Raker Set (also called standard set) - tooth set where the pattern
feed pressure, thereby affecting beam strength is right, left, straight, right, left, straight, etc.
Break-In - starting a new blade out by cutting with a lower feed Release Agent - a substance that is designed to be applied to
pressure for the first 10-20 cuts, which greatly improves blade the blade prior to cutting a material prone to galling
life
Tooth Pitch Resawing - sawing thick pieces of wood into thinner pieces
Body Catch Blocks - small waste blocks of wood that are glued in
the bandsaw guards in position to stop a blade when it breaks Ripping - sawing a piece of wood in the same direction as
to prevent excessive damage to the blade upon breakage (parallel to) the grain
Gullet Scroll Cutting - sawing with very small turning diameters - often
Thickness Chatter - vibration that is caused by either too much or not
enough feed pressure - will quickly damage a blade intricate decorative work
Tooth Back
Chip - the curl or waste that is removed by the tooth when cutting Set - bending of teeth right or left during manufacture
Tooth Face Chip Clearance - the extra room in the cut channel that allows Skip Tooth - tooth design with wide, flat gullets between teeth
Set Width the chip to clear the cut and be removed with zero degree tooth angles

Contour Sawing - curve cutting on a bandsaw Single Point Fence - style of fence with a single point of contact
with the material being cut - allows for adjustment of material
Coplanar - refering to the blade wheels of a bandsaw being in being cut to the lead angle of the blade - useful for cutting veneer
the same plane of adjustment
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) - number of teeth within one inch as
Crosscut - sawing a piece of wood across (perpendicular to) measured from gullet to gullet
the grain
Tension - force applied to tighten or loosen a bandsaw blade,

MEAT SAW BLADES Crown - refering to either the curved, convex surface of a blade
wheel on a saw - or a blade that has a swaged curve to its body
Feed Pressure - amount of force applied to push the material
thereby increasing or decreasing beam strength
Tires - material stretched around bandsaw wheels to provide a
slip resistant surface for the blade - also allows the use of various
being cut into the blade widths of blades without damaging the set of the blades
SuperCut Meat Saw Blades are made from a high quality, stain
resistant steel with easy-cleaning polished sides. They feature Feed Rate - the speed (inches per minute) that the blade is Tooth - the actual cutting projection of a blade
precision ground, heat-treated teeth that are razor sharp and have cutting through the material being cut
Tooth Angle - angle of the tooth face in respect to an imaginary
a tooth profile designed for cutting meat and bone. Feet Per Minute (FPM) - the rate at which the blade is traveling line perpendicular to the blade
around the wheels
Tooth Back - the surface of the tooth opposite the cutting edge
SuperCut Meat Saw Blades are available in any length, with a 5/8” Fence - a rigid device that the material being cut slides against
width by .025” by 4 Hook Teeth Per Inch. to maintain consistent cut thickness Tooth Face - the surface of the tooth that faces the direction of
travel
Flutter - refering to a bandsaw blade rapidly moving side to side
- usually caused by too little tension Tooth Pitch - the measurement from the tip of one tooth to the
tip of the next tooth - usually measured in tenths of a inch
Fretwork - delicate inside cutting in material to produce decorative
work - usually done on a scroll saw Tracking - process of balancing the blade on the blade wheels
so it won’t run off front or rear of wheels
Galling - the tendency of certain materials (like aluminum) to
adhere to the teeth or sides of a blade Variable Pitch Teeth - combination of regular teeth of different
pitches, gullet depths, and set angles - not a consistent
Guides - either rollers or blocks on a bandsaw that limit a blade’s measurement from tooth to tooth
side to side movement and keep it cutting straight
Work Hardening - the tendency of steel to become harder as
Gullet - the curved bottom section between the teeth of a blade it is repetitively cut or flexed

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ANATOMY OF A BANDSAW BLADE GLOSSARY OF BANDSAW TERMS

Alternating Set - tooth set where the pattern is left, right, left, Gullet Cracking - cracks that appear in the bottom of the blade
right, etc. gullets - caused by excessive feed pressure or blade fatigue
Beam Strength - the ability of a blade to resist deflection (lead Hook Teeth - tooth shape that has a positive degree of tooth
or wander) caused by excessive feed pressure angle
Binding - when the material being cut is under tension and Kerf - the width of waste that the blade takes out of the material
Back pinches the blade. Also, if the material being cut is too thick for being cut
the tooth pattern of the blade, causing the waste material to not
be removed from the cut and thus catching the blade - this can Lead - when a blade wanders to one side while cutting due to
severely damage the blade the grain direction of wood, hard spots in what is being cut, or
because the blade has been damaged
Blade Back - the edge of the blade opposite the teeth
Loading - the inability of the teeth to remove the waste in a cut
Kerf Blade Body - from the bottom of the gullet to the back of the - usually caused by trying to cut too thick of material with too
blade fine of a tooth pattern, leading to burning of the teeth
Blade Width - from the tip of the teeth to the back of the blade Modified Set - tooth set where the pattern is left, right, left, right,
straight, etc.
Tooth Angle Body Swaging - when the guides on a bandsaw are incorrectly
set too tight they can squeeze the blade and actually reshape Points Per Inch - generally the way a hand saw is measured
Teeth Per Inch it, thereby ruining the blade which involves counting how many points or teeth fall inside of
an inch measuring tip to tip
(TPI) Bowing (Cupping) - the tendency of a blade to cut a bowed
vertical cut - often caused by too little blade tension or excessive Raker Set (also called standard set) - tooth set where the pattern
feed pressure, thereby affecting beam strength is right, left, straight, right, left, straight, etc.
Break-In - starting a new blade out by cutting with a lower feed Release Agent - a substance that is designed to be applied to
pressure for the first 10-20 cuts, which greatly improves blade the blade prior to cutting a material prone to galling
life
Tooth Pitch Resawing - sawing thick pieces of wood into thinner pieces
Body Catch Blocks - small waste blocks of wood that are glued in
the bandsaw guards in position to stop a blade when it breaks Ripping - sawing a piece of wood in the same direction as
to prevent excessive damage to the blade upon breakage (parallel to) the grain
Gullet Scroll Cutting - sawing with very small turning diameters - often
Thickness Chatter - vibration that is caused by either too much or not
enough feed pressure - will quickly damage a blade intricate decorative work
Tooth Back
Chip - the curl or waste that is removed by the tooth when cutting Set - bending of teeth right or left during manufacture
Tooth Face Chip Clearance - the extra room in the cut channel that allows Skip Tooth - tooth design with wide, flat gullets between teeth
Set Width the chip to clear the cut and be removed with zero degree tooth angles

Contour Sawing - curve cutting on a bandsaw Single Point Fence - style of fence with a single point of contact
with the material being cut - allows for adjustment of material
Coplanar - refering to the blade wheels of a bandsaw being in being cut to the lead angle of the blade - useful for cutting veneer
the same plane of adjustment
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) - number of teeth within one inch as
Crosscut - sawing a piece of wood across (perpendicular to) measured from gullet to gullet
the grain
Tension - force applied to tighten or loosen a bandsaw blade,

MEAT SAW BLADES Crown - refering to either the curved, convex surface of a blade
wheel on a saw - or a blade that has a swaged curve to its body
Feed Pressure - amount of force applied to push the material
thereby increasing or decreasing beam strength
Tires - material stretched around bandsaw wheels to provide a
slip resistant surface for the blade - also allows the use of various
being cut into the blade widths of blades without damaging the set of the blades
SuperCut Meat Saw Blades are made from a high quality, stain
resistant steel with easy-cleaning polished sides. They feature Feed Rate - the speed (inches per minute) that the blade is Tooth - the actual cutting projection of a blade
precision ground, heat-treated teeth that are razor sharp and have cutting through the material being cut
Tooth Angle - angle of the tooth face in respect to an imaginary
a tooth profile designed for cutting meat and bone. Feet Per Minute (FPM) - the rate at which the blade is traveling line perpendicular to the blade
around the wheels
Tooth Back - the surface of the tooth opposite the cutting edge
SuperCut Meat Saw Blades are available in any length, with a 5/8” Fence - a rigid device that the material being cut slides against
width by .025” by 4 Hook Teeth Per Inch. to maintain consistent cut thickness Tooth Face - the surface of the tooth that faces the direction of
travel
Flutter - refering to a bandsaw blade rapidly moving side to side
- usually caused by too little tension Tooth Pitch - the measurement from the tip of one tooth to the
tip of the next tooth - usually measured in tenths of a inch
Fretwork - delicate inside cutting in material to produce decorative
work - usually done on a scroll saw Tracking - process of balancing the blade on the blade wheels
so it won’t run off front or rear of wheels
Galling - the tendency of certain materials (like aluminum) to
adhere to the teeth or sides of a blade Variable Pitch Teeth - combination of regular teeth of different
pitches, gullet depths, and set angles - not a consistent
Guides - either rollers or blocks on a bandsaw that limit a blade’s measurement from tooth to tooth
side to side movement and keep it cutting straight
Work Hardening - the tendency of steel to become harder as
Gullet - the curved bottom section between the teeth of a blade it is repetitively cut or flexed

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LIMITED WARRANTY
SuperCut bandsaw blades, which prove to be defective in material or workmanship
upon examination by the factory, will be repaired or replaced without charge provided
that the purchaser returns the product (together with sales receipt showing place
and date of purchase) to the factory with transportation charges prepaid. SuperCut
Bandsaw Co., Inc. assumes no liability for any incidental or consequential damages
under any warranty, express or implied, and all such liability is hereby expressly
excluded. There is no other warranty which extends beyond the face hereof, all
other warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness, are hereby excluded. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.

SUPERCUT BANDSAW CO., INC.

14283 N. THAYER ST.
RATHDRUM, ID 83858
PHONE 208-687-5371
FAX 208-687-3720

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-356-9918

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